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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.46, 13,296.65 and 3,599.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.46, 13,296.65 and 3,599.39 is: 5,399.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.46 : 13,296.65 = 3,599.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.46/13,296.65 = 3,599.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.46x = 13,296.65 × 3,599.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.46x = 47,859,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,859,744.56/8,864.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,399.06

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